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C180 COU

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93 mi
Last recorded93 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 COU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 93 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Axle pivot partially seized

Fail 12 Feb 2025 81 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Axle pivot partially seized

Pass 6 Jul 2023

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,163 miles

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,790 miles

slight play ns lower swivel

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,967 miles

N/S AND THE O/S OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTY

O/S NO PLATE LAMP DIM

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S FRONT LOWER SWIVEL

Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S AND THE O/S OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTY

O/S NO PLATE LAMP DIM

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S FRONT LOWER SWIVEL

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,627 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing DRIVE SHAFT NUT SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 42,627 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both outer sill panels in poor condition

offside front wing corroded

Fail 2 May 2015 42,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch slave flexi leaking

hole in o/s/f wing

o/s/r whhel arch corroding in boot

rear seat back clips weak

rear suspension uneven when jacked up

under side of vehicle and suspension components rusty and weak in places

Fail 23 Oct 2014 42,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All front top & bottom ball joints,little play u/l

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,009 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,009 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

general corrosion on bulkhead

general corrosion under body and subframes

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking point damaged

n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower ball joint boots deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn inner edges close to legal

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 34,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,518 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 32,508 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C180 COU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C180 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C180 COU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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